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Performance Testing Hybrid Battery Controls with HIL

November 29, 2023
Ensuring safe and optimized operation of novel hybrid battery technologies is difficult, particularly when developing a first demonstration prototype. This blog shows how a digital twin model of the integrated Amorphous Organic Redox-Flow Battery (AORFB) and Lithium Titanate (LTO) battery container in the HYBRIS project is used to develop and train Energy Management System (EMS) controls considering real si…

PANDA is Driving New Electric Vehicle Technologies to Market

September 9, 2022
The H2020 PANDA project represents a significant advancement in integrating cloud-based solutions with the EMR framework to revolutionize vehicle development. By leveraging this powerful combination, the project aims to streamline processes and dramatically reduce vehicle time-to-market. Discover how these innovations are shaping the future of automotive technology and accelerating development in our latest…

HIL-Powered Digital Twins Advance European Smart Grid Research

July 15, 2022
Validating novel technology can be a daunting challenge, but digital twins offer a transformative solution. By simulating real-world conditions in a virtual environment, digital twins help de-risk, accelerate, and streamline the development of Community Energy Systems. They also play a crucial role in showcasing the value and performance of innovative battery systems. To understand how digital twins can rev…

PANDA Project Uses Typhoon HIL Solutions to Validate Full EV Models

December 30, 2021
The PANDA project supports transport electrification with the goal of advancing sustainable mobility. In a video interview, Dr. Ronan German shares insights into the project, highlighting Typhoon HIL’s role as the validation partner of choice through their HIL testbed. The project also focuses on reliable and flexible full-vehicle testing for battery integration. Meet the dedicated partners driving this inn…

HIL Testing is Part of the Culture for Steven VanWerkhoven’s Team at Schneider Electric

July 22, 2021
This blog explores the main challenges of inverter control design, development, testing, and certification, delving into the setup of a C-HIL for hybrid inverter control testing. It highlights how test automation can accelerate inverter software update verification and how HIL can expedite product development while enhancing product robustness and quality. Read the blog to learn more about these innovative …

Testing Strategies for Building Decentralized Grids

December 9, 2020
As energy networks become increasingly decentralized, driven by advancements in Industry 4.0, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and electric vehicles (EVs), the need for robust local control and storage systems is more critical than ever. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology is revolutionizing power electronics testing, enabling real-time, high-fidelity validation of new devices at a fraction of the cos…

Induction Motor Drive for Mining Automation with Indrivetec AG

June 24, 2020
The case study featured here is a 3 MW doubly fed induction motor (DFIM) drive used for mining applications. The DFIM drive controls were designed, built, and tested by Indrivetec AG, at the request of CSE-Uniserve. Indrivetec AG is a Zurich-based power electronics, drives, and energy storage company and is an early adopter of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology with a research lab primarily based on HIL …

A Better Way to Design and Test Software for Electric Vehicle Motor Drives

June 2, 2020
Employing high-fidelity modeling of electronic and EV systems allows for safely catching control issues before deployment, thereby improving project schedule performance and streamlining workflow. Fully automated testing and the easy import of model parameters further enhance efficiency. Read the blog to learn more about how these advancements can benefit your projects.